Traffic Offense in Alachua County, Florida
863 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County traffic offense cases followed a strict pattern: zero dismissals against a statewide average of 4%, and only 0.5% diversion versus 6.4% statewide. The guilty rate of 68.7% was moderate, but withheld adjudication at 30.7% matched statewide norms closely, meaning most defendants avoided conviction records. This suggests Alachua's traffic enforcement emphasizes completing the case system while minimizing formal convictions.
Sentences were characteristically light for traffic offenses: average of approximately 4 months, with just 2.3% incarcerated in prison and 28.9% in county jail. The median of 30 days indicates most defendants received minimal jail exposure. Public defenders represented 44.5% of defendants, suggesting a mixed economic profile, and the average fine of $151 aligned with typical traffic penalties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 486 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.5% — in line with the 10.3% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 68.7% of 863 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 863 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 671 | 1.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 54 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Alachua County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 438 | 77.2% | 0.0% |
| White | 405 | 60.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 867 | 64.2% | 0.0% | 4.4 months |
| 2024 | 886 | 64.2% | 0.0% | 3.7 months |
| 2025 | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% | 4.0 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,952 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 480 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 184 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Fraud | 225 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 68.7% based on 863 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.7% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Traffic Offense in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 4.0 months, with an average fine of $151 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 863 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 863 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com